Visa eligibility for a home loan is not a single yes/no list. The visa subclass, time remaining, whether there’s a citizen/PR co-borrower, your income type, the resulting LVR, and the property transaction itself can all change which lenders are realistically available.
What genuinely varies
- Citizen / PR / temporary visa, changes basic lender eligibility from the outset
- Exact visa subclass, some policies work from defined acceptable visa lists, which can differ meaningfully between lenders
- Time remaining on the visa, several policies require a minimum remaining term, or a visa term that reasonably supports the proposed lending
- Co-borrower status, some temporary/partner visa pathways depend on having a citizen or PR co-applicant
- Income type, temporary-resident acceptance can be limited to PAYG income specifically under some policies
- LVR / LMI, some policies restrict LMI availability or apply a lower maximum LVR for temporary residents
FIRB is a separate question
Foreign investment requirements and state or territory foreign-purchaser charges are separate from lender eligibility. Use Government Support for official state or territory links, and use the current Australian Government FIRB and Home Affairs information for investment and visa requirements.
Why this page won’t hard-code a visa list
Visa eligibility can change as lender requirements and immigration settings change. PolicyMatch therefore links to current Home Affairs and FIRB information rather than presenting a permanent visa list as if it will always remain current.
What to prepare
- Your exact visa subclass and expiry date
- Evidence of your income type and source
- Whether a citizen/PR co-borrower is available if your specific pathway needs one
Next step: see the Scenario Lens‘s Visa / Residency tab, then talk with KartikKumar about your specific visa and property situation. This is general information, not migration advice.